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Editorial

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Updated 4 months ago

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER: The people who hold communities together

Starting June 15, nominations will open for local Weaver recognition and community grants. The nomination period w…

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
OK to walk when you want to run

It’s the first of May, which means the Idaho door to normalcy is cracked open a little more than it was back on March 25.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Watching all our gorgeous gardens grow

Good starts with a g.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
A glimmer of light for local businesses

We’re going to cross a line here, slip under (or jump over) the invisible wall separating the newspaper’s editorial department and advertising department.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Extra, extra: Let’s polish these gems

If you haven’t browsed in The Well-Read Moose, you’ve really missed something.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Today’s test is impossible to ace

There are no easy answers anymore.

Updated 6 years, 5 months ago
Sheriff debate ratcheted up just a bit

Thursday’s analysis by Sheriff Ben Wolfinger of the four Republicans seeking to replace him in January accomplished at least one big feat: It got people talking.

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
Here’s a good tip for you to-go eaters

Those who had too little a month or so ago have less now.

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
Plan to vote? Then read this

The season of free advertising for political candidates — otherwise known as candidate endorsement letters to the editor — is under way. As previously noted, we’ll make way for as many of these letters as space per…

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
Let science guide lake management

Imagine our community without a thriving Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
A word of hope, and caution

Good Friday gave us a glorious glimpse of what lies ahead.

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
Dear John: We’re gonna miss you

Rolling Stone called him “one of America’s great songwriters.” Yet many of America’s great song lovers don’t even know the name John Prine.

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
Health corridor focus getting clearer now

Monday’s front page, upper-right corner Spokesman-Review headline was directed at some North Idaho residents.

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
Two faces of all-mail election

The all-mail primary election next month is a pain in the rear — and pretty darned exciting, too.

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
We pray this good shepherd changes his tune

God bless Tim Remington.

Updated 6 years, 6 months ago
Hard decisions ultimately lead to victory

If there’s a place in America that’s more business-friendly than this, please point it out.